Model Year Details
1987 - Schools Class Locomotive - Eton
900
Model: Schools Class Locomotive - Eton (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 900
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Schools Class V
Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 3,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Running Number: 900
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Schools Class V
Designer: Richard Maunsell
Class Information: Designed and built under the direction of Richard Maunsell by the Southern Railway (SR) for intermediate passenger services. The Schools Class became the last locomotives built in Britain to use a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. The Class earned the distinction of being the largest and most powerful locomotives to ever operate in Europe using this wheel arrangement. More...
Weight: 114 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Regional Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-4-0
Model Information: Length - 9 3/8 inches - 23.9cm.
Models Produced: * 3,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: S.R. - Southern Railway
Logo: S.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947
Livery: S.R. Olive Green
Livery Details: Olive green with yellow lettering.
Company Information: The smallest of Britains post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. The S.R. route mileage was the best in Britain by far, due to the dense population south of London. Passengers was the main cargo which pushed the S.R. to lead the emergence of elect
Year: 1987
Catalogue Number: R.817
Year Information: Smoke deflectors are included in the pack.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 33rd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 33rd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £41.60
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 813 - December 2023
Previous: 803 - November 2023
Movement:
(-10)
Catalogue Number: R.817
Year Information: Smoke deflectors are included in the pack.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 33rd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 33rd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £41.60
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 813 - December 2023
Previous: 803 - November 2023
Movement:
(-10)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | R.817 |
Schools Class Locomotive - Eton |
| 1987 | R.817 |
Schools Class Locomotive - Eton |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 | October 1982 |
| 133 (Back) | 4-4-0 Schools Class Loco - R.380 - Back | October 1982 |
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